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MCV 1C

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,561 mi
Last recorded44,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCV 1C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 44,561 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres 10 years or older

Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,192 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,982 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,710 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,867 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,698 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 15,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,597 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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MCV 1C is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCV 1C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCV 1C registered?

MCV 1C is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is MCV 1C safe to buy?

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